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15 Jul 2026, 09:33 UTC · 1h ago
BofA upgrades Imperial Brands to buy and calls Australia fears overdone
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Bank of America upgraded Imperial Brands (IMB) to 'buy' from 'neutral' with a price target of 3,200p, implying approximately 20% upside. — Direct analyst upgrade from a major institution with a specific price target typically drives immediate positive sentiment and buying pressure.
+0.60Bank of America expects Imperial Brands' cash generation to support substantial buybacks and a compound annual EPS growth of about 10% between 2026 and 2030. — Strong forecasts for shareholder returns and double-digit EPS growth are primary long-term value drivers for investors.
+0.40BofA asserts that the revenue collapse in Imperial Brands' Australian business has a limited impact on the group as Australia now accounts for only about 1% of tobacco and next-gen product sales. — This mitigates the primary risk factor that led to the recent share price decline, potentially reversing the bearish trend.
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Bank of America upgraded the stock to 'buy' with a projected 20% upside and positive growth forecasts.
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